I only buy & majority use Artists Loft level 2 watercolor paper from Michael’s … It’s extremely good paper (from Italy) … both sides are the same. Thanks for the explanation.
I've been learning hard lessons as I move up to larger canvases...that's where I'm really running into problems with the cheap stuff. Good, timely video, thanks!
Its gunna sound like a dumb tip.... but it helps. Don't leap into giant canvases.... slowly increase in size. This will help you easy into transition and not ruin your perspective of balancing of a painting.
@@WildCreates Don't worry, creeping up like a snail. I got one canvas shipped that had a bar of wood straight down the middle (living way out in the NM desert for now...not too many shops☺ Great space program though...and the name fits my life right now (Virgin), so why not paint?!)
I have never been too NM but would love to go one of these days.... I bet the sunsets are awesome. Thank you for using the links. They do help support my channel a lot 💪
Yeah those videos are more about the actual product itself. I can make a video on how to use the wooden wedges/shims if you are interested in that. Let me know :)
Yes I have. Having an easel helps. You can either paints the sides while you paint the front (This is generally easier) or you can paint the sides after you finish the front.
Haha at the end of the video I was going to say hey wilde what about level 3 and just when I thought that u brought it up lol I look for the next video on that 👌
I think Bob Ross has magic brushes because he loads the brush with paint and he makes a whole row of bright wonderful bushes before he even has to reload. I load my brush and I make one crappy mud mixing bush and then have to reload. I think he has a button on his brush that pushes out bushes.
I know right.... certainly feels like it. Things get way easier as your start to practice more..... You have to understand, Bob had a lot of practice under his belt to make it look easy.
Sometimes when you buy the canvas they come with them ( found on the back of the canvas ). You can always buy them on amazon or any local art store. But if you wanna help me, you can use the link below 💪 geni.us/CanvasShims
Love the painting you have behind you the yellow orange red to purple one. Lovely. Also question can you fix up a lvl1 canvas maybe with some extra gesso?
Thank you - I do sell my paintings if you are interested. YES - You can fix up a lvl 1 canvas with gesso. If its dented or cut you may have to use some glue on the back of the canvas and also gesso the back so it has a strong bond
Well you if you want me to mock up a price quote for ya I can see what it will cost - Feel free to send me an email ( email can be found in the about my section of my YT channel )
@@WildCreates Actually, you're wrong. Check out Blick Art Supplies for reference. Their Professional Heavyweight Cotton stretched canvas is 10 oz. before three layers of gesso, 15 oz. after gesso. That's true of all sizes of that particular type of canvas. I think you might need to educate yourself a bit more about pre-gessoed weight and post-gessoed weight.
Actually not true: Thats like saying a 4oz glass and a 8 oz glass are the same before being filled with water. One would have more mass to accommodate the volume once filled (Provided they similar glasses of course). Volume/mass = weight ( This simple science right there ) You could measure weight per square foot or inch of canvas material before and after gesso coats and compare the two (which I am sure Blick is doing slash estimating) - But thats not my job nor would I care to be so tedious with my art. Also there are different densities of Gesso out there - adding to another variable I couldn't account for. If you are so anal about it, run a test with the materials you use and measure the differences then you will have your formula you can apply to your needs
I thought they were already opened.... Here you go. This should allow you too. Thanks for your help. Link: th-cam.com/users/timedtext_cs_panel?c=UCJ0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA&tab=2
⬆️ it use to say arty juan remember I just changed it and the picture use to be the letter a. I just changed it cause I wanted to change the name of my channel
Level 2 has a decent coat on it. So it really depends on what you plan on doing with it and if you are a newer artist or not. If you are just starting out I would say adding an extra layer of gesso would help you out.
@@WildCreates im not new at art but new to oil painting. its going to be for a mans bathroom anyway so the rougher look if it comes out may look cool anyway
Make sure to check out the video description for helpful links and videos!
Thank you for helping me figure out the difference between the canvases. 👍🏻
I am super happy to help you out.
Happy Painting :)
What a great video. Great content. Great energy. Clean crisp image. 👌 amazing 👏
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I only buy & majority use Artists Loft level 2 watercolor paper from Michael’s … It’s extremely good paper (from Italy) … both sides are the same. Thanks for the explanation.
Good to know! And thanks for sharing.
I've been learning hard lessons as I move up to larger canvases...that's where I'm really running into problems with the cheap stuff. Good, timely video, thanks!
Its gunna sound like a dumb tip.... but it helps.
Don't leap into giant canvases.... slowly increase in size. This will help you easy into transition and not ruin your perspective of balancing of a painting.
@@WildCreates Don't worry, creeping up like a snail. I got one canvas shipped that had a bar of wood straight down the middle (living way out in the NM desert for now...not too many shops☺ Great space program though...and the name fits my life right now (Virgin), so why not paint?!)
@@WildCreates Forgot to mention...now using your links to order my stuff!
I have never been too NM but would love to go one of these days.... I bet the sunsets are awesome.
Thank you for using the links. They do help support my channel a lot 💪
Same
I've watched all three of your canvas reviews, and was hoping you would cover the use of the wooden wedges?....
Yeah those videos are more about the actual product itself. I can make a video on how to use the wooden wedges/shims if you are interested in that. Let me know :)
Great video, thanks! 70% off these at Michael's right now, fyi.
Glad to help out and thanks for the heads up. Go buy in bulk for those extra savings… if you have the space 😝
Have you ever painted with canvasses that have a 2" thick frame? What is the correct way to bring the sky and clouds to the sides?
Yes I have. Having an easel helps.
You can either paints the sides while you paint the front (This is generally easier) or you can paint the sides after you finish the front.
Thanks bro . I'll reconsider next craft store visit . I'm thinking you need your own brand man. I know I would trust it if you did.
Ha ha ha - The packaging would be epic.... Nothing but awesome hair 😜
@@WildCreates hahah awesome. Can see it know . Official bro liquid white lol
One day.... one day :P
Omg yessss I agree!!! I do hope this will happen you definitely deserve it!
Haha u will give Bob Ross some competition for that awesome hair!
Haha at the end of the video I was going to say hey wilde what about level 3 and just when I thought that u brought it up lol I look for the next video on that 👌
Don’t worry I got you cover girl 💪
Thank you for the advice
Glad to help you out buddy :)
I think Bob Ross has magic brushes because he loads the brush with paint and he makes a whole row of bright wonderful bushes before he even has to reload. I load my brush and I make one crappy mud mixing bush and then have to reload. I think he has a button on his brush that pushes out bushes.
I know right.... certainly feels like it.
Things get way easier as your start to practice more..... You have to understand, Bob had a lot of practice under his belt to make it look easy.
Can you recommend frames for canvas boards? Do any come with blocks to glue on the back?
To be honest I normally just go with whats on sale.
When it comes to the back - I normally put my own 3M tape or Velcro on back
Do I need to go this high for a canvas that will not warp with pouring?
Would the value pack ones work?
Yes they will provided you dont go too cheap.
Just check them first before buying so you can see there are no dents of warps
Do you know where to get plastic or wood keys for the wood corners of these canvases? Some of mine are not stretched well and it’s so annoying!
Sometimes when you buy the canvas they come with them ( found on the back of the canvas ). You can always buy them on amazon or any local art store. But if you wanna help me, you can use the link below 💪
geni.us/CanvasShims
Love the painting you have behind you the yellow orange red to purple one. Lovely. Also question can you fix up a lvl1 canvas maybe with some extra gesso?
Thank you - I do sell my paintings if you are interested.
YES - You can fix up a lvl 1 canvas with gesso. If its dented or cut you may have to use some glue on the back of the canvas and also gesso the back so it has a strong bond
@@WildCreates that all depends lol im broke thats why i make my own art.. Ish... How much? Lol
I Feel ya there for sure ha ha ha.
I sell that one for a good price for an awesome YT Subscriber : $50 plus $10 Shipping (US based of course)
@@WildCreates that is really reasonable i appreciate that. I am in canada and might end up being more for me. But it is beautiful and i do love it. :)
Well you if you want me to mock up a price quote for ya I can see what it will cost - Feel free to send me an email ( email can be found in the about my section of my YT channel )
Thanks
Also glad to help out 💪
What is the weight of a Level 2? How many ounces is it after being gessoed?
No way to answer that without knowing the size of the canvas selected
@@WildCreates Actually, you're wrong. Check out Blick Art Supplies for reference. Their Professional Heavyweight Cotton stretched canvas is 10 oz. before three layers of gesso, 15 oz. after gesso. That's true of all sizes of that particular type of canvas. I think you might need to educate yourself a bit more about pre-gessoed weight and post-gessoed weight.
Actually not true:
Thats like saying a 4oz glass and a 8 oz glass are the same before being filled with water. One would have more mass to accommodate the volume once filled (Provided they similar glasses of course). Volume/mass = weight ( This simple science right there )
You could measure weight per square foot or inch of canvas material before and after gesso coats and compare the two (which I am sure Blick is doing slash estimating) - But thats not my job nor would I care to be so tedious with my art.
Also there are different densities of Gesso out there - adding to another variable I couldn't account for. If you are so anal about it, run a test with the materials you use and measure the differences then you will have your formula you can apply to your needs
hey man, can you open subtitles on so i can bring your videos to my friends in our language?
I thought they were already opened.... Here you go.
This should allow you too. Thanks for your help.
Link: th-cam.com/users/timedtext_cs_panel?c=UCJ0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA&tab=2
1:15 how do you stretch a duck???
That easy..... You start at the bill and go to the tail and wait for it to quack 😜
@@WildCreates then fix it with gesso? 😆
I don't like the center bar canvases. Because they show up like a line in the middle.
Tighten you canvas and that won't happen or gesso the back if you are talking about the shadow effect
⬆️ it use to say arty juan remember I just changed it and the picture use to be the letter a. I just changed it cause I wanted to change the name of my channel
Like the new name 💪
@@WildCreates thanks you know you are I think the only person answers my comments thank you for that you literally make me feel like your my brother
micheal james painting techniques please
Ha ha ha - That guy is amazing he has great videos and paintings
Hey man remember me
Sorry but the name doesn't sound familiar
ok but when you buy the pre primed level 2 canvas do you need to regesso it or is it good to start with some liquid white and just going at it?
Level 2 has a decent coat on it. So it really depends on what you plan on doing with it and if you are a newer artist or not. If you are just starting out I would say adding an extra layer of gesso would help you out.
@@WildCreates im not new at art but new to oil painting. its going to be for a mans bathroom anyway so the rougher look if it comes out may look cool anyway
Let me know how it goes - Happy painting :)
@@WildCreates finishing up a reptar acrylic painting first than its time to dive in! been watching bob ross to catch some technique
Reptar! From rugrats?????
Reptar was OP.... 100% - Hope your painting comes out amazing 💪
I never use canvas it's like painting on sand paper. Wood or MDF is so much better.
No I'm late
Nah - just in time 😝
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